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THUMBS UP: To Theatre Guild Valdosta. Tonight is the area’s last chance to see the community theatre organization’s poignant production of “The Trip to Bountiful.” The entire cast and crew do a brilliant job with this show, but if you attend at 7:30 p.m. today, The Dosta Playhouse, 122 N. Ashley St., you will learn why audiences have been giving Joanne Griner standing ovations.
THUMBS DOWN: To some members of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority. This week, for the second month in a row, the authority could not hold an official meeting because it lacked a quorum. That means not enough authority members participated for the authority to officially meet and conduct business. Attending meetings to conduct business is the primary duty of a member of any authority. If members cannot attend perhaps the Tourism Authority should seek new members who can.
THUMBS UP: To Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Express Employment Professionals for its JobWise Informium this week. The event shared tips for finding jobs, preparing for interviews, and dressing for success. Attending their next job interviews, participants may find the afternoon as time well spent.
THUMBS UP: To Clarence Smith and Rashad Lewis. The Valdosta High School basketball players have combined for a stunning 62 percent of the points scored this season.
The Wildcats are ranked No. 10, have a 15-4 record and a perfect 8-0 record in Region 1-AAAAAA. The Wildcats play Lowndes High today.
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THUMBS UP: To all South Georgia graduates. Congratulations on your success in completing school and best wishes on your continued success in the future.
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New era at the Boys and Girls Club
Next week on June 1, it will be the official end of an era at the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta when Robert Soper hands over responsibility for the organization to the new Chief Professional Officer Jim Wink.
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Thank you, EMS
We always pull over for them, but we rarely seem to thank them.
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Tornado: An aftermath of help
Seeing the massive path of destruction left in the wake of tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday was a sobering reminder of the power of spring storms.
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Thoughts on graduation
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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THUMBS UP: To Dr. John Gaston, retiring dean of Valdosta State University’s College of the Arts. For the past 10-plus years, Gaston has worked to build a more interconnected program with various artistic and communications departments working together. Given that you are likely to see one College of the Arts department collaborating with another during events is proof of Gaston’s success.
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On the go this weekend
Take a breath.
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Sharing the roads with motorcycles
With the recent pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, the number of motorcycles on area roads has increased.
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Thank your local law enforcement today
Today, May 15, was designated Peace Officers Memorial Day back in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy was in office.
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Visit musical roots this weekend
Beginning Saturday, May 18, Nashville, Ga., will be hosting a special Smithsonian exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” The exhibit will continue through the end of June and Nashville has done a tremendous job in promoting and planning for the exhibit.
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